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FARMINGTON TOWN OF PWS# WV3302504 Consumer Confidence Report- 2019 Covering Calendar Year- 2018

FARMINGTON TOWN OF PWS# WV3302504
Consumer Confidence Report- 2019
Covering Calendar Year- 2018
This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. If you would like to observe the decision-making process that affect drinking water quality, please call Douglas Martin or Jackie Spino at 304-363-0570.
Our drinking water is supplied from another water system through a Consecutive Connection (CC). To find out more about our drinking water sources and additional chemical sampling results, please contact our office at the number provided above. You water comes from:
Source Name Source Water Type
No other sources to display
Buyer Name Seller Name
FARMINGTON TOWN OF MONONGAH TOWN OF
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) included rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in sources water before we treat it include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as storm water run-off, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of mining activity.
Organic contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulation which limits the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water according to EPA’s regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Our water system is required to test a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of disease-causing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public.
Water Quality Data
The following tables list all of the drinking water contaminants which were detected during the 2018 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from the testing done January 1- December 31, 2018. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, thought representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The bottom line is that the water that is provided to you is safe.
Terms & Abbreviations
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL.
Action Level (AL): the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements.
Treatment Technique (TT): a required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Non-Detects (ND): lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present.
Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (µg/l)
Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Monitoring Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for groundwater systems.
Running Annual Average (RAA): an average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): Average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four calendar quarters.
Testing Results for: FARMINGTON TOWN OF
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
COLIFORM (TCR) In the month of June, MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 40 0 Naturally present in
1 sample(s) returned as Samples per Month- No more than 1 the environment
positive positive monthly sample
Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2018
Disinfection Monitoring Highest RAA Range (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Byproducts Period
TOTAL 2018 55 31.6-65 ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking
HALOACETIC water disinfection
ACIDS
(HAA5)
TTHM 2018 61 24.01-76.1 ppb 80 0 By-product of drinking
water chlorination
Lead and Copper Monitoring 90th Percentile Range (low/high) Unit AL Sites Over AL Typical Source
Period
COPPER, FREE 2017-2019 0.118 0.0031-0.121 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of house-
hold plumbing sys-
tems; Erosion of
natural deposits;
Leaching from wood
preservatives
LEAD 2017-2019 5 0.6-16.5 ppb 15 1 Corrosion of house-
hold plumbing sys-
tems; Erosion of
natural deposits
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Total Organic Carbon Number of Samples Actual Removal Ratio Required Removal Ratio Lowest Monthly Removal Ratio
Lowest Month for Removal
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2018
Radiological Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2018
Secondary Contamination Non Health Based Collection Date Highest Value Range (low/high) Unit SMCL
Contaminants -No Federal Maximum
Contaminant Level (MCL) Established
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2018
During the 2018 Calendar Year, we had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations
Compliance Period Analyte Comments
12/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 CHLORINE FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR SUBMIT MOR
1/1/2018 – 4/23/2018 LEAD & COPPER RULE LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)
10/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 HALOACETIC ACIDS MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
10/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 TRIHALOMETHANES MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
12/1/2018 – 12/31/2018 CHLORINE MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR
12/1/2018 – 12/31/2019 E. COLI MONITORING, ROUTINE, MAJOR (RTCR)
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Some of all of our drinking water is supplied from another water system. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2018 calendar year from the water systems that we purchase drinking water from.
Regulated Collection Water System Highest Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
Contaminants Date Value (low/high)
BARIUM 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 0.03 0.03 ppm 2 2 Discharge from drilling
TOWN OF waste; discharge from
metal refineries; eros-
ion of natural deposits
FLUORIDE 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 0.67 0.67 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural dep-
TOWN OF osits; water additive
that promotes strong
teeth; Discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum
factories.
NICKEL 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 0.0012 0.0012 MG/L 0.1 0.1
TOWN OF
NITRATE 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 0.7 0.7 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer
TOWN OF use; leakage from sep-
tic tanks, sewage; er-
osion of natural deposit
Secondary Collection Water System Highest Range Unit SMCL
Contaminants Date Value (low/high)
ALKALINITY, TOTAL 6/1/2015 MONONGAH 25 16 – 25 MG/L 10000
TOWN OF
CARBON, TOTAL 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 0.66 0.53 – 0.66 ppm 10000
TOWN OF
SODIUM 8/14/2018 MONONGAH 10.5 10.5 MG/L 1000
TOWN OF
Please note: Because of sampling schedules, results may be older than 1 year.
During the 2018 calendar year, the water systems that we purchase water from had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
Water System Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
None
Times: September 7, 2019